Prof. Segun Aina, 39, Appointed New JAMB Registrar by Tinubu
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- •Prof. Segun Aina was appointed as JAMB registrar by President Bola Tinubu and assumed office in May 2026.
- •Prof. Aina is 39 years old, making him one of the youngest to hold the JAMB registrar position.
- •He succeeded Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who served as registrar before him.
- •JAMB is responsible for conducting entrance examinations and managing admissions into Nigerian universities.
- •President Tinubu publicly praised the appointment of Prof. Aina.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Prof. Segun Aina implements stricter examination security measures then JAMB could reduce exam malpractice, improving admission fairness and public trust in Nigeria's education system.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Tinubu lauded over new JAMB registrar’s appointmentAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)39-year-old Prof Aina succeeds Oloyede as JAMB registrarAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)5 things to know about 39-yr-old Prof. Segun Aina, new JAMB registrarAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Prof Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar